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Executive Order 13017

Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry

This executive order establishes a 20-member advisory commission co-chaired by the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor to study and make recommendations on health care quality, consumer protections, and worker protections in the changing health care system. The commission is required to submit a preliminary report by September 30, 1997, and a final report 18 months after its first meeting, after which it terminates within 30 days or by September 5, 1998 at the latest.

Federal Register Open PDF 61 FR 47659

Impact dates

  1. Final report to President (18 months after first meeting)

  2. Latest possible commission termination (2 years from EO date)

  3. Preliminary report to President

Key directives

  • Establish Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry with maximum 20 members
  • HHS Secretary and Labor Secretary to serve as Co-Chairs reporting through Vice President to President
  • Commission to advise President on health care system changes and recommend measures for quality, value, and consumer/worker protection
  • Review consumer information and protections for those enrolled in health care plans
  • Review and build consensus on quality measurement and promotion
  • Collect and evaluate data on availability of treatment and services
  • Commission may hold hearings, establish subcommittees, and convene as needed
  • Agency heads to provide requested information to Commission
  • HHS to provide administrative services, funds, facilities, staff, and support subject to appropriations

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Commission establishment
  • Co-Chairs (HHS and Labor Secretaries) designated
  • Agencies instructed to provide information upon request

Near term (90d)

  • Commission member appointments by President
  • Commission organizational meetings
  • Subcommittee formation possible

Long term

  • Preliminary report due September 30, 1997
  • Final report due 18 months after first meeting
  • Commission termination 30 days after final report or by September 5, 1998, whichever comes first

Risks & tensions

  • Commission effectiveness depends on presidential appointment speed and member selection; no binding authority on recommendations
  • 18-month final report timeline anchored to 'first meeting' date creates uncertainty for exact deadline
  • Termination clause (30 days after final report OR 2 years, whichever is earlier) creates potential tension if work extends
  • No dedicated funding appropriation; HHS support contingent on 'availability of appropriations'
  • Advisory nature means recommendations may be ignored by administration or Congress
Executive Order 13017: Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry · Executive Orders